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A semi-autobiographical middle-grade graphic novel about a Canadian-Chinese boy who feels invisible at home and in school but longs to stand out"--

An illustrated guide to LGBTQIA2S+ codes and symbols for children 5+. With an exploration of queer underground culture throughout history to the present day, and questions for further discussion, this is a perfect guide for parents and teachers alike.

Lange hat Petr Borkovec einzig Gedichte geschrieben und damit einen Stern am tschechischen Literaturhimmel entzündet, ehe es ihm plötzlich möglich war, Prosa zu verfassen: »zu schreiben, was ich wollte, wovon ich aber noch nicht wusste, wie«. Die Kurzgeschichten im vorliegenden Band weisen ihn als Meister der genauen Beobachtung aus. Mit subtilem Humor erzählen sie von scheinbaren Kleinigkeiten und führen oftmals zu Erinnerungen. Etwa an die K...

Herr Breton ist einer der eigenwilligen Bewohner im »literarischen Viertel« von Gonçalo M. Tavares. In seinem Zimmer, vor einem riesigen Spiegel sitzend, führt er mit sich selbst ein Interview, um das Wesen von Poesie zu ergründen. Er stellt bohrende Fragen, auf die sein Gegenüber nicht zu antworten weiß. Dazwischen, um sich die Beine zu vertreten, macht Herr Breton einen Spaziergang durch das Viertel und trifft dabei auf so manchen Bewohner, ...

»Bislang unbekannte Unterlagen aus der Buchhaltung« ist eine Kurzbeschreibung für ein Buch, das normalerweise nur bei Steuerberatern und Finanzbeamten hoch im Kurs steht. Doch wir sprechen hier von John, Paul, George, Pete und Stuart! Jenen fünf jungen Männern aus Liverpool, die am 16. August 1960 als The Beatles in Hamburg-St. Pauli eintrafen, um im Rotlichtviertel der Hafenstadt für kleines Geld ihr Glück zu versuchen. Musikalische Pioniere ...

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This book considers the phenomena in the framework of a measurement procedure mapping random samples of Markov branching process. The statistical theory of cascade processes can be developed in three ways. The first way is connected with the further development of the classical (forward) kinetic equation system with increasing number of arguments, that is, involving many particle distribution functions along the lines of the standard approach ...

Introducing an annual collection of essays devoted to South Carolina history and culture.From the Piedmont to the Lowcountry, South Carolina is the site of countless engaging stories. The contributors to Carolina Currents share those stories, broadening our understanding of the state's unique and diverse histories and cultures. A venue for public-facing interdisciplinary scholarship, each volume presents a collection of essays that illuminate ...

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In the Western popular imagination, there is a singular association between Tantra and sex. But behind sensationalist stories of Tantric lovemaking lies a rich spiritual and textual tradition of which sexual union is only a small, and fiercely debated, part. In The Path of Desire, Hugh B. Urban takes us on an ethnographic journey to Assam, the heartland of Tantric practice in contemporary India, revealing the vibrant, dynamic lived tradition o...

In the Western popular imagination, there is a singular association between Tantra and sex. But behind sensationalist stories of Tantric lovemaking lies a rich spiritual and textual tradition of which sexual union is only a small, and fiercely debated, part. In The Path of Desire, Hugh B. Urban takes us on an ethnographic journey to Assam, the heartland of Tantric practice in contemporary India, revealing the vibrant, dynamic lived tradition o...

This book includes high-quality papers presented at 17th International Conference on Information Technology and Applications (ICITA 2023), held in Turin, Italy during 20 - -22 October 2023. The book presents original research work of academics and industry professionals to exchange their knowledge of the state-of-the-art research and development in information technology and applications. The topics covered in the book are cloud computing, bus...

This book explores the postcolonial discourse and decolonization processes in modern Kazakhstan and beyond. It pays particular attention to such areas as national and religious identity, language, literature, and historical narratives. Despite the fact that the post-colonial theory initially emerged in other regions of the world, it has increasingly been applied in the scholarship on Central Asia. Exploring recent debates on post-coloniality i...

This book includes selected papers presented at World Conference on Information Systems for Business Management (ISBM 2023), held in Bangkok, Thailand, during September 7-8, 2023. It covers up-to-date cutting-edge research on data science, information systems, infrastructure and computational systems, engineering systems, business information systems, and smart secure systems.

This book presents the select proceedings of International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CPIE) 2023. It covers the current and latest research methods for the modeling and optimization of production and industrial systems. The chapters in the book include the advanced methods of optimization of manufacturing processes and application of data analytics in industrial problems. The book is useful for researchers and profess...

This book presents recent advances in performability analysis methods and their applications in different fields. It covers various aspects of performability such as quality, reliability, maintainability, availability, safety, security, and sustainability that are essential in complex engineering systems such as electrical grids, chemical plants, naval defense systems, structures, nuclear reactors, railways, etc. This book is a collection of r...

This book offers guidance to company leaders, marketers and entrepreneurs in delivering effective advertising.

This challenging and original book blends interdisciplinary insights from technology, the arts, popular culture and more, in order to unlock the secrets to genuine innovation and creativity. For anyone wanting to move beyond merely competing, this book contains compelling insights and inspirations to help effect real change.

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Historic Scotland's official souvenir guide for Holyrood Park including Arthur's Seat, packed with research, photography and illustrations.